#ASEchat Archive

The Association for Science Education (ASE) promotes excellence in science teaching and learning. Follow #ASEchat Mondays at 3pm ET.
Monday September 11, 2017
3:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat Sep 11 @ 3:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #ASEchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/mKOeusFf0N
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:00 PM EDT
    Tonight's #ASEChat is about to start. The topic is science specific CPD and the role played by conferences
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:01 PM EDT
    Link to govt's Standard for teachers professional development - important read https://t.co/wShDnkmP5R #asechat
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:02 PM EDT
    How useful are conferences like ResearchED for science teachers? #asechat
  • gregtheseal Sep 11 @ 3:02 PM EDT
    Just spend the money , whole experience with the FSC is well worth it! students get so much @FSCDaleFort #asechat
    In reply to @KJF239, @FSCDaleFort
  • MarcNeesam Sep 11 @ 3:03 PM EDT
    Depends what is meant by 'useful' - do you mean immediate practical benefit to teaching or improving teacher professionalism? #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • gregtheseal Sep 11 @ 3:04 PM EDT
    Good topic. Any ideas for CPD to stretch high ability science students. #ASEChat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • MrsSingleton Sep 11 @ 3:04 PM EDT
    I enjoy conferences like researchED... most are not subject specific, but there is lots to learn and apply #ASEChat #sciencesquad
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • Starchild_esb Sep 11 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    I love my role in @NLTSA Science Learning Partnership co-ordinating subject specific science CPD for our region #ASEChat
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    Could support better teaching at many levels - improved knowledge, improved confidence, improved insights etc #asechat
  • Trechiondria_L Sep 11 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    Hello! I am a first-timer also an undergrad education student! I am excited for what I am going to learn! #ASEchat
  • iSciTeacher Sep 11 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    Timely and relevant for tonight's #asechat ? I think with all CPD it's the opportunity to implement which results in impact
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    University outreach may run courses for prospective STEM students? Research night at Hudds Uni is on 26 Sept #asechat
    In reply to @gregtheseal
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    What did you pick up at ResearchED that you found useful? #asechat
    In reply to @MrsSingleton
  • iSciTeacher Sep 11 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    My experience is mixed, really depends on the sessions - huge variation #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • gregtheseal Sep 11 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    I was thinking for me! #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • FergusonMr1 Sep 11 @ 3:07 PM EDT
    Can't really comment as I haven't been to any big conferences. Most teach meets non specific but good for T&L #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • MarcNeesam Sep 11 @ 3:07 PM EDT
    What do we mean by 'CPD'? Are there good things that don't call themselves 'CPD'? I would call @Psqm_HQ CPD but not everyone does #asechat
  • MrsSingleton Sep 11 @ 3:07 PM EDT
    University of Surrey do lots... especially with Physics and the Ogden trust. Many outreach for staff and students #asechat #sciencesquad
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @gregtheseal
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:08 PM EDT
    Welcome to #ASEChat - plenty of experienced people who like having their brains picked on twitter
    In reply to @Trechiondria_L
  • FergusonMr1 Sep 11 @ 3:08 PM EDT
    Best Science specific CPD I have done is @STEMLearningUK #ASEChat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @STEMLearningUK, @STEMLearningUK
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:08 PM EDT
    Lots of cutting edge science sessions run by STEM Learning to keep sci knowledge up to date #asechat
    In reply to @gregtheseal
  • drhollywilliams Sep 11 @ 3:09 PM EDT
    Scientists are researchers. Science teachers with research approaches to teaching encourages independently driven CPD #ASEChat
    In reply to @MrsSingleton, @ViciaScience
  • MarcNeesam Sep 11 @ 3:09 PM EDT
    #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @Trechiondria_L
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:09 PM EDT
    Will you be putting on local conferences for science teachers via SLP? #asechat
    In reply to @Starchild_esb, @NLTSA
  • FergusonMr1 Sep 11 @ 3:10 PM EDT
    I second this! They have courses that cover that and everything else #ASEChat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @gregtheseal
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:10 PM EDT
    welcome to #asechat @Trechiondria_L there a different topic every week this week it’s about the benefits of science specific CPD
    • Trechiondria_L Sep 11 @ 3:05 PM EDT
      Hello! I am a first-timer also an undergrad education student! I am excited for what I am going to learn! #ASEchat
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:10 PM EDT
    Please chip in with your experiences and questions #asechat
    In reply to @Trechiondria_L
  • MrsSingleton Sep 11 @ 3:10 PM EDT
    We have run some small science specific teachmeets between schools in our MAT which have been great to collaborate #asechat
    In reply to @FergusonMr1, @ViciaScience
  • MarcNeesam Sep 11 @ 3:10 PM EDT
    Time for one of @informed_edu 's best tweets on CPD #asechat https://t.co/WO1EenZIUt
    • informed_edu Jul 8 @ 11:15 AM EDT
      Saying a conference is "great PD" … is like saying a shopping trip is a "good meal" It's what you do with what you bring back that counts
  • Newmanphysics Sep 11 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    #asechat @gregtheseal This IOP conference will have loads of ideas to push high ability students @TakeOnPhysics
    In reply to @TakeOnPhysics, @gregtheseal, @TakeOnPhysics
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    Interesting research here. Need to read the document to be sure of the contexts #asechat science specific CPD
  • FergusonMr1 Sep 11 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    Sounds really good. #ASEchat
    In reply to @MrsSingleton, @ViciaScience
  • LessonToolbox Sep 11 @ 3:12 PM EDT
    Eukaryotes with AS Biology at #TCOLC #ukedchat #aussieED #asechat
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:12 PM EDT
    Threshold concepts sounds very relevant to science. Does this limit audience size at a 'general' conference ? #asechat
    In reply to @MrsSingleton, @chemDrK, @bennewmark, @daisychristo
  • gregtheseal Sep 11 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    good idea Helen, I guess we will be chatting about the conference on Wednesday. #asechat conferences a great source of new ideas
    In reply to @hrogerson, @ViciaScience
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    Thats correct some people may call it professional learning, we are all learners, and can become better thro’ continuing to learn #asechat
    In reply to @Trechiondria_L
  • MrsSingleton Sep 11 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    I did an MA in education based on bespoke science CPD- absolutely loved it #asechat #sciencesquad
    In reply to @FergusonMr1, @ViciaScience
  • hrogerson Sep 11 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    The best thing about conferences are the conversations you have between sessions. #asechat
  • Trechiondria_L Sep 11 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    Is that clay? How fun! #ASEchat
    In reply to @LessonToolbox
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:14 PM EDT
    But conferences are good for mixing with others as well as the programme sessions #asechat
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @informed_edu
  • MrsSingleton Sep 11 @ 3:14 PM EDT
    Possibly... but I wouldn't think so. @chemDrK presentation is available online so maybe useful to share #asechat #sciencesquad
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @chemDrK, @bennewmark, @daisychristo, @chemDrK
  • Newmanphysics Sep 11 @ 3:14 PM EDT
    #asechat @gregtheseal can still book here https://t.co/jEuVEXN0MX It is free to teachers, technicians and trainees thanks @TakeOnPhysics
    In reply to @TakeOnPhysics, @gregtheseal, @gregtheseal, @TakeOnPhysics
  • MarcNeesam Sep 11 @ 3:15 PM EDT
    What 1 thing should CPD give you? #asechat
  • Trechiondria_L Sep 11 @ 3:15 PM EDT
    Well, being an undergrad, I have not had any professional development within science education. #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @Trechiondria_L
  • rjpritchard Sep 11 @ 3:15 PM EDT
    Depends on size of the conference I guess! ReasearchED Rugby had a few Science sessions, good turnout and non-sci got ideas too. #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @MrsSingleton, @chemDrK, @bennewmark, @daisychristo
  • MarcNeesam Sep 11 @ 3:16 PM EDT
    Threshold concepts can be applied to a many subjects - science is most obvious due to lots of 'subject knowledge' #ASEchat (my take anyway)
    In reply to @MrsSingleton, @ViciaScience, @chemDrK, @bennewmark, @daisychristo
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:16 PM EDT
    A good conference should at least recharge your batteries and give you ideas to try #asechat
    In reply to @MarcNeesam
  • gregtheseal Sep 11 @ 3:17 PM EDT
    #asechat the ASEWest conference in November at Bath Spa is amazing/ value for money and always cutting edge
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:17 PM EDT
    All your course is professional development, you are learning about education, is the course aimed at developing new teachers? #asechat
    • Trechiondria_L Sep 11 @ 3:15 PM EDT
      Well, being an undergrad, I have not had any professional development within science education. #asechat
      In reply to @ViciaScience, @Trechiondria_L
  • iSciTeacher Sep 11 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    Getting to connect with colleagues outside of your own school is really helpful. Provides new info but also fresh perspective. #asechat
    • hrogerson Sep 11 @ 3:13 PM EDT
      The best thing about conferences are the conversations you have between sessions. #asechat
  • MrsSingleton Sep 11 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    I agree!! There were science and non science in attendance and it's what you make it and how you can apply it! #ASEChat #sciencesquad
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @ViciaScience, @chemDrK, @bennewmark, @daisychristo
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    There are lots of opportunities coming up via @theASE - autumn and winter conference programme on https://t.co/ERhAsGJvH3 #asechat
    In reply to @Trechiondria_L, @theASE
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    Tell us more! How do you set the programme for an ASE conference? #asechat
    In reply to @gregtheseal
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    How can you make the CPD you attend more effective? Do all your good intentions evaporate when the day job kicks in? #asechat
  • Trechiondria_L Sep 11 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    This course is aimed at using digital and social media in education! #ASEchat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    You need to talk to @Yorks_Bunny she’s doing an Ed D on this! #asechat
    • Trechiondria_L Sep 11 @ 3:19 PM EDT
      This course is aimed at using digital and social media in education! #ASEchat
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • Glazgow Sep 11 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    Sometimes - I still have stuff from past conferences that I've not yet managed to look at #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    It would help if the school understood the purpose of the conference and encouraged participation #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • MarcNeesam Sep 11 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    If you do it - Does it help to have a 'buddy' system where you go in pairs to CPD to help act on CPD back in school? #ASEchat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    and supported you to put your ideas into action (Risk taking) once back at school #asechat
    • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:20 PM EDT
      It would help if the school understood the purpose of the conference and encouraged participation #asechat
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    Attending a conference could be a great days experience, but then need to apply it to the classroom for it to count as CPD #asechat
  • doc_kristy Sep 11 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    Seconded! #asechat
    • hrogerson Sep 11 @ 3:13 PM EDT
      The best thing about conferences are the conversations you have between sessions. #asechat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    Its hard enough getting one person away from the classroom at once! But I share the sentiment! #asechat
    In reply to @MarcNeesam
  • MarcNeesam Sep 11 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    Problem is there is CPD that is short term, brief and low quality just to say it has been done rather than think of it properly #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56
  • MrsSingleton Sep 11 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    We have a system that if you go on a course you get a session with a coach to discuss how you will implement it #asechat
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @NeedhamL56
  • Trechiondria_L Sep 11 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    Wow! Thanks! I will be sure to do that! #ASEchat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @Yorks_Bunny
  • stevethedoc1 Sep 11 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    #asechat certainly need to create a set of ideas (plan) of actions to do post CPD event
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:23 PM EDT
    How do you decide on proportion of session time to 'break' time at your conferences? We have stretched ours #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • gregtheseal Sep 11 @ 3:23 PM EDT
    It helps to have @hrogerson as the regions chair and fantastic colleagues with vast experience to talk about ideas and brainstorm #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • Newmanphysics Sep 11 @ 3:23 PM EDT
    #asechat, this is so true When I deliver IOP workshops I get so much out of the attendees ideas. I learnt can sorter https://t.co/OXWSULTgzr
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @MarcNeesam, @informed_edu
  • Trechiondria_L Sep 11 @ 3:23 PM EDT
    I was not prepared for how fast-paced these twitter chats are. #SoMuchInformation #ASEchat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:24 PM EDT
    Its not really CPD then is it!? #asechat doesn’t really match with the features of effective CPD
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @ViciaScience
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:24 PM EDT
    Yes - onus on participant to make it longer term - work with colleagues, or make it part of a series of events #asechat
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @NeedhamL56
  • doc_kristy Sep 11 @ 3:25 PM EDT
    Can we talk about how presenting at a conference can be part of CPD as well? #asechat
  • Glazgow Sep 11 @ 3:25 PM EDT
    First ASE Conf I was all sessions - 2nd one was less sessions and more chat/networking #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • gregtheseal Sep 11 @ 3:25 PM EDT
    i find it hard to factor in breaks as I don't want to miss sessions when there are other opportunities to meet people. #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:25 PM EDT
    Collaboration so impt, extends time involved with the ideas from CPD, support from SLT also important, part of a ‘grand” plan #asechat
    • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:24 PM EDT
      Yes - onus on participant to make it longer term - work with colleagues, or make it part of a series of events #asechat
      In reply to @MarcNeesam, @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:26 PM EDT
    yes please go ahead! #asechat
    • doc_kristy Sep 11 @ 3:25 PM EDT
      Can we talk about how presenting at a conference can be part of CPD as well? #asechat
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:26 PM EDT
    I will collect tweets together later and publish list - around 09.10 pm #asechat
    In reply to @Trechiondria_L
  • MarcNeesam Sep 11 @ 3:26 PM EDT
    And I imagine you were more savvy on picking the sessions you did attend #ASEchat
    In reply to @Glazgow, @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • MrsSingleton Sep 11 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    Yep I agree!! #asechat
    In reply to @doc_kristy
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    The annual ASE conference is 3 days plus international day. Over 4 days I get to 1 days worth of sessions - rest is nattering #asechat
    In reply to @gregtheseal, @hrogerson
  • doc_kristy Sep 11 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    I present at quite a few conferences these days and find it really enriching, getting other teachers' views on your work #asechat
  • Glazgow Sep 11 @ 3:28 PM EDT
    Yep - had a clear focus of what I wanted & only went to relevant sessions #asechat
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • doc_kristy Sep 11 @ 3:28 PM EDT
    At our TeachMeets (RSC/IoP) I seek out people who I think have something to contribute but perhaps lack confidence to volunteer #asechat
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:29 PM EDT
    BTW @theASE conference in Jan is in L'pool and programme available now https://t.co/PSqHYdIZtE #asechat
  • doc_kristy Sep 11 @ 3:29 PM EDT
    In fact many of you #asechat people I have met through peddling my bead and pipe cleaner models 😁
  • allchet94 Sep 11 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    CPD can be fantastic and inspiring, but attending is only 1% of the job done...need to put in a lot of work to implement new ideas #ASEChat
    • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:00 PM EDT
      Tonight's #ASEChat is about to start. The topic is science specific CPD and the role played by conferences
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    Has anyone attended an international conference of science teachers? - surprising how universal some issues appear to be #asechat
  • MarcNeesam Sep 11 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    Doing extra work (if you can find the time!) outside of teaching can be CPD e.g exam marking, writing articles, ed consult work #asechat
  • Glazgow Sep 11 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    I have a beautiful pipe cleaner water molecule balanced on top of my monitor right now! #asechat
    In reply to @doc_kristy
  • Trechiondria_L Sep 11 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    When I went 2 the ITEC Conference last year, I was resistant 2 taking breaks! I also found it hard 2 choose which sessions 2 attend #ASEchat
    In reply to @gregtheseal, @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • Newmanphysics Sep 11 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    #asechat I have said already I don't even eat at conferences. at #spncam IOP summer school I was invited to take physics kit to meal tables
    In reply to @gregtheseal, @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • gregtheseal Sep 11 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    as good as that sounds I would find it hard to justify to SLT that I spent 3 days chatting! #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:32 PM EDT
    Important to have some time to reflect and plan what you will do next, Conferences very busy places to do this. #asechat
  • doc_kristy Sep 11 @ 3:32 PM EDT
    I think many first time presenters are put off by the need to apply in advance to present at conferences, TeachMeets can be a wayin #asechat
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:32 PM EDT
    Ideas need implementing and evaluating. New ideas at conferences do not work for everyone. CPD is the critical review stage #asechat
    • allchet94 Sep 11 @ 3:30 PM EDT
      CPD can be fantastic and inspiring, but attending is only 1% of the job done...need to put in a lot of work to implement new ideas #ASEChat
      • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:00 PM EDT
        Tonight's #ASEChat is about to start. The topic is science specific CPD and the role played by conferences
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    Facilitators should allow time in the session for reflection and deciding on actions, hard not just to fill all the available time #asechat
  • doc_kristy Sep 11 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    But TM are also intimidating if they're just 'turn up with something and present in front of a load of strangers' #asechat
  • Glazgow Sep 11 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    They can certainly be very overwhelming until you get used to the format & bustle #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    Are ITEC conferences more about manufacturers and kit or teachers and classrooms? #asechat
    In reply to @Trechiondria_L, @gregtheseal, @hrogerson
  • mrsjmclark Sep 11 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    Totally agree.I wasn't at ResearchEd but teachmeets &other general CPD events I have always taken away at least 1 thing I implement #ASEChat
    In reply to @MrsSingleton, @ViciaScience
  • stormeducation Sep 11 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    #asechat I gave a talk on our #science software in toronto. Quite disconcerting as people walked out (and walked in) during my talk!
  • stevethedoc1 Sep 11 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    #asechat attendance is dependent upon preparation, are there things I need, what am I looking for, but open for surprises
    In reply to @Trechiondria_L, @gregtheseal, @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • allchet94 Sep 11 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    Absolutely agree; think it's esp. valuable to get fb from ss/like-minded colleagues when trying something new out #ASEChat
    • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:32 PM EDT
      Ideas need implementing and evaluating. New ideas at conferences do not work for everyone. CPD is the critical review stage #asechat
      • allchet94 Sep 11 @ 3:30 PM EDT
        CPD can be fantastic and inspiring, but attending is only 1% of the job done...need to put in a lot of work to implement new ideas #ASEChat
        • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:00 PM EDT
          Tonight's #ASEChat is about to start. The topic is science specific CPD and the role played by conferences
  • doc_kristy Sep 11 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    I like exhibition style conference sessions like @ScienceonStage, Schools exhibition at ASE & labsolutely Fabulous at #vicephec17 #asechat
  • chemDrK Sep 11 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    Presentation is here https://t.co/E5I4fPRS7h plus some other links #asechat #sciencesquad There were non-scientists in the room as well :-)
    In reply to @MrsSingleton, @ViciaScience, @bennewmark, @daisychristo
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    ASE annual conference applications needed 8 months in advance, but regional conferences much more flexible - CPD for presenters! #asechat
    In reply to @doc_kristy
  • gregtheseal Sep 11 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    When I went to the summer schools breakfast was the nattering time. The agenda must be fuller than the breakfast. #asechat
    In reply to @Newmanphysics, @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • teachingofsci Sep 11 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    #ASEchat sorry I'm late, looks like I've missed lots of good stuff...
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    I did one in Saudi to a split audience - partitioned room with male / female divide. Most disconcerting #asechat
    In reply to @stormeducation
  • stevethedoc1 Sep 11 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    #asechat remember no session bad just sessions waiting for someone to love it!!
    In reply to @mrsjmclark, @MrsSingleton, @ViciaScience
  • Newmanphysics Sep 11 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    #asechat That was a free breakfast at the @TakeOnPhysics Cambridge SPN Summer School fantastic. So many workshops https://t.co/552tFjUyuU
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @gregtheseal, @hrogerson, @TakeOnPhysics
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    Thanks - very helpful. Will retweet later via Storify #asechat
    In reply to @chemDrK, @MrsSingleton, @bennewmark, @daisychristo
  • doc_kristy Sep 11 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    How would a potential presenter put something forward? Do they have to be an ASE member? #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • chemDrK Sep 11 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    yep. Lots of research on Threshold Concepts in Economics,for example.But changes in conceptual understanding v important in Science #ASEchat
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @MrsSingleton, @ViciaScience, @bennewmark, @daisychristo
  • BaumV Sep 11 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    remote access to these conferences ... may be only a few sessions you want, and ability to email q. They capture lectures routinely #ASEChat
  • stevethedoc1 Sep 11 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    #asechat always find breakfast gatherings fascinating, I wonder why?
    In reply to @Newmanphysics, @ViciaScience, @gregtheseal, @hrogerson, @TakeOnPhysics
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    How do facilitators convince you they have the expertise to lead a session? What expectations have you got from a conference? #asechat
  • Newmanphysics Sep 11 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    Oh Richard, glad you reminded me of Science on Stage. I swooped this for optical calcite https://t.co/GBgtdppLpb #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    Do presenters feel need to be original, when often the old (good) stuff need repeating for new audience #ASEChat
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    In business world breakfast meetings are a 'thing' to share ideas. Could work in education? #asechat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @Newmanphysics, @gregtheseal, @hrogerson, @TakeOnPhysics
  • MarcNeesam Sep 11 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    As I have a pre-schooler refusing to go to sleep - conferences are not always child friendly. How can that be fixed? #asechat
  • teachingofsci Sep 11 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    I'm still doubtful that I have the expertise to lead CPD sessions. Always more to learn. #impostersyndrome #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • Glazgow Sep 11 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    Agreed, loads of great CPD is very informal chats with colleagues #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @stevethedoc1, @Newmanphysics, @gregtheseal, @hrogerson, @TakeOnPhysics
  • chemDrK Sep 11 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    yep. Wrestling with mimictry vs understanding and recognising (and explicitly teaching) tacit ideas are universal issues, I think #ASEchat
    In reply to @MrsSingleton, @MarcNeesam, @ViciaScience, @bennewmark, @daisychristo
  • Newmanphysics Sep 11 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    Have taken students @bradshaw_harry to conferences with @ResearchInSch We heard about great research including neutrons in the eye #asechat
    In reply to @doc_kristy, @bradshaw_harry, @ResearchInSch
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    Bring pre schooler with you. Ours was 6 months old for her first science conference #asechat
    In reply to @MarcNeesam
  • stevethedoc1 Sep 11 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    #asechat at NSTA breakfast ones very useful how come we start so late in the day?
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @Newmanphysics, @gregtheseal, @hrogerson, @TakeOnPhysics
  • chemDrK Sep 11 @ 3:42 PM EDT
    the subj-specific angle comes from knowing what these ideas might be, recognising linkages you can make,anticipating misconceptions #ASEchat
    In reply to @MrsSingleton, @MarcNeesam, @ViciaScience, @bennewmark, @daisychristo
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:42 PM EDT
    No presenter will ever be master of everything. Just recognise you have talents and expertise you should be sharing #asechat
    In reply to @teachingofsci, @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:43 PM EDT
    Agreed. Can pick up tips and approaches, but without understanding the theory, doomed to failure #asechat
    In reply to @chemDrK, @MrsSingleton, @MarcNeesam, @bennewmark, @daisychristo
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    Because previous night's social probably as important as day sessions??? #asechat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @Newmanphysics, @gregtheseal, @hrogerson, @TakeOnPhysics
  • Trechiondria_L Sep 11 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    It's about using technology in education. Sharing various technological tools and resources to support curriculum across the board #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @gregtheseal, @hrogerson
  • stevethedoc1 Sep 11 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    #asechat no bad session or idea just ones waiting for someone to love them! Find the one who is loving your input
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @teachingofsci, @NeedhamL56
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    You are facilitator, able to tap into the expertise in the room, and help build on it. Expertise in facilitation cf with an expert #asechat
    In reply to @teachingofsci
  • teachingofsci Sep 11 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    that's a nice prompt for teachmeets - we all have something to share. "I tried X in Y context and Z was the result, how about you?" #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56
  • Newmanphysics Sep 11 @ 3:46 PM EDT
    Indeed I have spent the summer getting my "Tones Tines and Tings" for https://t.co/zwsI9sxmTx can't wait for dialogue #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @teachingofsci, @NeedhamL56
  • doc_kristy Sep 11 @ 3:47 PM EDT
    Some of us don't have another parent around to do that... my small has been to the last 2 ASE confs with my mum too #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @MarcNeesam
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:47 PM EDT
    NSTA conference in States is just too big to find what I am looking for. Exhibition is enormous. #asechat
    In reply to @JennyAKoenig
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:48 PM EDT
    How important is it for conferences to include suppliers of equipment, books, specifications etc? #asechat
  • Newmanphysics Sep 11 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    development meetings with a certain group of people I have a plan for who need to catch early and who can still talk physics at 2am #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @stevethedoc1, @gregtheseal, @hrogerson, @TakeOnPhysics
  • gregtheseal Sep 11 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    very #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • Trechiondria_L Sep 11 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    Unfortunately, I must leave but thank you for all of the wonderful information shared! #asechat
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:51 PM EDT
    Our region conference works in partnership with suppliers - important that they can learn from us and vice versa #asechat
    In reply to @gregtheseal
  • MarcNeesam Sep 11 @ 3:53 PM EDT
    Also if small is there small comes first even if it would mean missing the sessions that made the conference worth attending #asechat
    In reply to @doc_kristy, @ViciaScience
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:53 PM EDT
    Just putting finishing touches to Northern Conference on Nov 11 - theme inclusion - how to get balance of science content right? #asechat
  • JennyAKoenig Sep 11 @ 3:53 PM EDT
    oops forgot to include #asechat
  • gregtheseal Sep 11 @ 3:54 PM EDT
    how important is the right key note speaker for a conference? #asechat
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    but small is a colleague magnet - and can generate a lot of social heat. Important we build friendship gps as teachers #asechat
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @doc_kristy
  • doc_kristy Sep 11 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    Yes that's the problem. I remember last year when @chemDrK was in a fix no-one was really sure if she was 'allowed' to bring hers #ASEChat
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @ViciaScience, @chemDrK
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    Can be tricky if only the keynote is on at one specific time #asechat
    In reply to @gregtheseal
  • doc_kristy Sep 11 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    Mine quite happily sets up in the schools exhibition with me, she's a whizz at Covalent Bonding models at the age of 5 #asechat
    In reply to @MarcNeesam, @ViciaScience
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:56 PM EDT
    But even worse if everyone goes to parallel session and keynote gets low audience! #asechat
    In reply to @gregtheseal
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:57 PM EDT
    link here https://t.co/ELI7icyvu3 or book here https://t.co/0zKH5LzIQl #asechat we’ll try to make it as effective as possible
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • MarcNeesam Sep 11 @ 3:57 PM EDT
    And the boy is asleep! Just in time for the END of #asechat
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:57 PM EDT
    We need to find keynotes that are relevant to all phases - not always easy. 'Autism' is this years topic at reg. conference #asechat
    In reply to @gregtheseal
  • stevethedoc1 Sep 11 @ 3:58 PM EDT
    #asechat depends of conference has an important message to deliver or just wants to show we got a name here
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @gregtheseal
  • MarcNeesam Sep 11 @ 3:58 PM EDT
    Social heat? #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @doc_kristy
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:58 PM EDT
    What is a reasonable price for a single day conference, inc refreshments, if Saturday? #asechat
  • ViciaScience Sep 11 @ 3:59 PM EDT
    Problem for us is that big names cost money, and the finances are quite tightly balanced #asechat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @gregtheseal
  • A_Weatherall - Moderator Sep 11 @ 3:59 PM EDT
    Sorry I missed and also a really rude promo #asechat please try out @TeacherTapp a new survey app to find out teacher views and opinions.